08/29/2026
Almost every home buyer wants to know if thereâs a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.
The interesting thing is... both can be right at the exact same time. It just depends on where you are.
That's because today's housing market isn't moving in one direction anymore. Some markets clearly favor buyers. Others still favor sellers. But most are sitting somewhere in the middle.
Knowing which market you're in can completely change the strategy you use to buy or sell and what expectations you should have. So, whoâs got leverage?
There's one number that tells the story faster than anything else: the months' supply of homes for sale. It's the clearest signal of who's got leverage and what strategy you'll need.
Generally speaking, if monthsâ supply is:
⢠Fewer than 4 months: Sellers usually have the advantage.
⢠4 to 6 months: Buyers and sellers are on more equal footing.
⢠More than 6 months: Buyers can usually negotiate for a better deal.
Right now, data shows the national number at 4.6, putting the overall market back in balanced territory after years of being tilted in sellersâ favor. While that may look like the scales have tipped only slightly, itâs enough to make a real difference in what strategy youâll need for your move.
Yet todayâs market is incredibly local. Whatâs happening in your backyard affects everything from pricing your house to making an offer to negotiating repairs or concessions. And thatâs why an agentâs local knowledge matters more now than ever before.
If you're wondering who has the upper hand where we live, let's connect to find out what strategy gives you the best shot at getting what you want.
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